demurral

Example Sentences

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I asked Warsh via the Hoover Institution to comment on the criticisms he’s received and got a cordial demurral from a Hoover representative.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“No comment” or a more polite demurral remain legitimate options.

From New York Times • May 31, 2021

The campaign’s demurral captured a criticism that many people in the queer community have made of the first viable out-of-the-closet candidate for the US presidency: he’s just not queer enough.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2020

It’s easy to see that attitude as standard executive demurral.

From The Verge • Jan. 4, 2019

Katherine Goble asked again, undeterred by the initial demurral.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly